World Bank has granted $531 million to Indonesia’s community empowerment program, Microfinance Focus reports. The National Program for Community Empowerment (PNPM Mandiri IV) in rural areas will provide funds to poor rural and urban poor communities.
The loan will help communities develop local level governance and infrastructure, such as village roads and clean water and drainage systems. The World Bank in Indonesia manages a multi-donor support facility the PNPM Support Facility.
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